Domino Vista Ranch

3227 Acre Ranch ~ Medina County

Improved Hunting Ranch

Acres:

3,227 +/- Acres

Location:

This Medina County Ranch is approximately 14 miles north of Hondo, TX and can be accessed off of FM 462 north of Hondo and all-weather County Road 232 or paved FM 1796 and approximately 4 miles on a limestone all-weather County Road. An all-weather blacktop private road meanders through huge oaks from the main entry to the headquarters.

Description:

Being in the Hill Country area between South Texas Brush Country and the Hill Country, the ranch features beautiful rolling terrain and million dollar views from the higher elevations with giant live oaks, mature cedars and great deer brush. The property is tucked privately away among the incredible picturesque landscape offering the ultimate package of relaxation and recreational enjoyment. The ranch has five separate pastures; one low-fenced and 4 game-fenced with approximately 17 miles of all weather blacktop roads meandering through the property. Beautiful native landscape and giant live oaks encompass almost 90% of the ranch, with the remaining 10% being well manicured and organized pastures. Domino Ranch has had superior soil and water conservation practices, and has worked with SAWS to create a sustainable ranch land for both plant and animal populations. Native grasses have been expertly managed for optimum growth to provide forage for wildlife and livestock grazing. Heavy hardwood areas provide cover for all wildlife and game. The ranch offers incredibly diverse terrain and landscapes creating endless opportunities and possibilities for the use of the ranch.

Water:

Domino is well-watered with fifteen water wells, eight ponds, numerous wildlife water troughs, and the wet-weather Rocky Creek.

1 shared well at headquarters entrance
2 wells at barn headquarters
1 Trinity/Cow Creek well at lodge headquarters
1 Trinity/Cow Creek well NE part of ranch
1 windmill well NC part of ranch
1 solar well far W portion of ranch
1 shared well with Record Buck Ranch
2 wells at foreman’s house & barn area
30k gallon rainwater storage tank at headquarters
2 Edwards wells at hunting camp
2 Edwards well at the Vista Grande
1 Edwards well at Rocky Top Pasture
Numerous water troughs throughout the property
8 ponds located across the ranch

Wildlife:

Native wildlife is abundant on the ranch and includes whitetail deer, dove, quail, and turkey; as well as a few introduced wildlife species, axis, blackbuck and red stag. Additionally the bird watching is amazing as the ranch offers sanctuary to a multitude of annual and seasonal birds. The owner has invested a substantial amount of time and money into introducing the best whitetail genetics money can buy. A complete list of releases is available upon request. Domino has a level 3 MLDP.

Improvements:

The stunning main house is located on the eastern side of the property. This beautiful main house has a nice master bedroom and bath tastefully arranged for ultimate comfort. There is also another bedroom and private bath, and a ½ bath which is located off of the living room area for guest convenience. The home has an upstairs loft with lots of windows to and relaxation areas to enjoy the incredible views of the native landscapes. The home many exceptional amenities including, dish network, and internet, vaulted ceilings, and furnished with country décor. In the yard area, a fantastic patio/pavilion area is the place to be enjoying the South Texas countryside, complete with a patio house with BBQ grills, and outdoor kitchen. A large covered carport is located right off of the pavilion adjacent to the house.

The hunting camp headquarters area has a very comfortable main gathering building/room, which serves as the dining area, and general gathering; offering lots of room to spread out, relax and enjoy some company. Lodging is landscaped and terraced up around the headquarters area; there are 4 bedrooms with a porch along the entire front and entrance to rooms. Patios, decks and walk-ways from the suite of bedrooms descend and meander cascading down below to the outdoor pavilion and camp lodge. The camp/lodge has lots of upgraded features including custom kitchen, tile work and furnishings or western flair, a living room/den which looks out onto the covered patio overlooking a pond and entertaining pavilion to the side. The yard areas are landscaped and the pavilion offers hours of enjoyment to catch up with friends/family or just a place to wind down at the end of a day.

A guest suite beside the headquarters area is a 1BR/1BA apartment with a living room, patio and walk ways. The exterior area is landscaped and sprinkler watered. This suite is furnished and decorated in comfortable western elegance.

Vista Grande Lodge is situated at a high elevation allowing for tremendous views or the cascading scenery. Upon entering the main lodge, there is a grand entry with a double level stairway to the upstairs. The downstairs is comprised of an open living and dining area, a mud/laundry room, kitchen and breakfast area, a library/study/media room. There are total 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 are located on the floor level), with an abundance of large closet space. The master bathroom has a separate commode area, Jacuzzi tub, a make-up vanity and sitting area, 2 side-by-side sink/lavatories with generous countertop space, a walk in shower and a linen closet. The remaining bedroom & bathroom is located upstairs. The interior showcases ceramic, and hardwood floors all complimenting the other; walls are softly painted with some of the rooms accentuated with recessed ceilings and crown molding. The yard area of Vista Grande is surrounded with neatly stacked flat rock with the yards well manicured and beautifully planted. In close proximity to the main Vista Grande Lodge there is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom caretaker’s house with full kitchen, fully furnished and decorated in western flair. A double wide manufactured home serves as the foremen’s house. It has 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms and of an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining room and living room all are spaciously arranged for maximum comfort. The home has an awesome porch wrapping around the front side overlooking a well maintained landscaped yard area.

Barn and walk-in cooler with roll-up doors, in close proximity to the lodge/camp area.

Shooting range in lodge/camp area.

Foreman's house - 2BR/2BA, with a porch that wraps around 2 sides of the house. This house is located approximately a mile from camp headquarters.

Three bay equipment barn with 3 roll up doors. Vehicle/equipment washing slab, complete with pressure washer.

Pipe livestock working corrals/pens.

Vehicle/equipment barn: inside the main entrance is an ATV and hunting/utility vehicle-parking barn.

Equipment to convey: Hunting truck, Ranch truck, Polaris Ranger Crew, one "Easy-Go" gas golf cart, one ranch truck, one feed trailer, skinning rack, walk in cooler, pressure wash system & wash equipment wash rack, four Ranch King hunting blinds, three box blinds, three tower blinds, a 20 ton protein/grain storage bin, numerous free choice wildlife protein feeders, hay feeders, corn feeders, turkey feeders, lawn equipment and hand tools.

There are deer breeding pens (not currently in service)

Minerals:

All existing minerals convey with sale of ranch; exact mineral conveyance to be determined at time of new title commitment.

Remarks:

The ranch is currently under a MLD (Managed Lands Permit) from TPWL (Texas Parks & Wildlife).

All furniture (aside from a few personal items) conveys with sale of property. Approximately 2,936 +/- acres of the ranch is currently under SAWS water conservation easement. The easement includes two individual building envelopes. There is approximately 250 acres excluded from the easement. There is a possibility of 2 existing employees to go with ranch. This incredible ranch offers an awesome opportunity to own a beautiful, ready-to-go hunting and recreational ranch to a distinguished buyer.

Price:

$12,101,250.00 Seller Financing Available!